Microsoft began including WinGet by default in Windows 11 and 10, making it incredibly easy for users like me to try a ...

A new Microsoft update patches a bug affecting Windows recovery. The bug prevented the use of USB mice and keyboards in WinRE. The new patch is available through Windows Update. Microsoft has fixed a ...

Malicious programs are constantly finding new ways to harm or damage devices. Seeing these things, it would always be reasonable to get apps in the Appx file format that is used by Universal Windows ...

From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because ...

DirectPlay is a part of DirectX, responsible for creating a space for gamers who want to join a multiplayer gaming session left earlier. It establishes a link between multiple players in a game.

If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11, you may have heard about native Android emulation, which will let you run Android apps on Windows 11 without needing to install a third-party app. Unfortunately, this ...

Pre-orders are now live via the Switch 2 eShop, with a standard edition priced at £64.99 / $69.99 and a deluxe edition at £74 ...

Four years after the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft is finally ending support for Windows 10, but what does that mean? Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

While a good VPN will protect your online privacy, it almost certainly won't make your internet connection faster. But if speed is of the essence, these are the fastest VPNs we've tested. I’ve been ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...